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TOP 5 ‘Must-Do’ summer treks by Life Away From Life We suggest 5 MUST DO treks this summer. #1 Markha Valley Trek - Ladakh, India. Markha Valley trek has been, one of the most sought after holiday trek among whole range of trekkers from expert to naive, partly because it lies adjacent to the most favorite Valley of Ladakh and partly because at the culmination point where the valley ends lies the famous and the massive mountain Kangyatse with snow-capped peak touching the sky with glory. read more...http://bit.ly/MarkhaTrek #2 Mt Elbrus expedition - Russia Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia. reda more...http://bit.ly/ElbrusExpedition #3 Mt Kilimanjaro expedition - Tanzania After a successful summit in 2015, we are happy to announce the most excited trip of this year. An exciting expedition to Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in the months of July, August & September 2016 Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. It rises in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland with an elevation ranging from around 900 metres to an imperious 5,895 meters (19,336ft). Our 9 days 8 nights trip to Tanzania, to climb Mt Kilimanjaro will fascinate you at every level. Join us for this unique trek. read more...Kilimanjaro Expedition #4 Druk Path trek - Bhutan Discover Bhutan with one of the finest short treks in Bhutan, the Druk Path, leading from Paro to Thimphu and following the traditional high route between these towns. read more ...http://bit.ly/DrukPathTrek #5 Mentok Kangri expedition - Ladakh, India Mentok is the Tibetan name of a wild flower growing in

TOP 5 ‘Must-Do’ summer treks by Life Away From Life

We suggest 5 MUST DO treks this summer.

#1 Markha Valley Trek – Ladakh, India.

Markha Valley trek has been, one of the most sought after holiday trek among whole range of trekkers from expert to naive, partly because it lies adjacent to the most favorite Valley of Ladakh and partly because at the culmination point where the valley ends lies the famous and the massive mountain Kangyatse with snow-capped peak touching the sky with glory.

#2 Mt Elbrus expedition – Russia

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia.

#3 Mt Kilimanjaro expedition – Tanzania

After a successful summit in 2015, we are happy to announce the most excited trip of this year. An exciting expedition to Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in the months of July, August & September 2016

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. It rises in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland with an elevation ranging from around 900 metres to an imperious 5,895 meters (19,336ft).

Our 9 days 8 nights trip to Tanzania, to climb Mt Kilimanjaro will fascinate you at every level.
Join us for this unique trek.

#5 Mentok Kangri expedition – Ladakh, India

Mentok is the Tibetan name of a wild flower growing in the Ladakh region during the summer season. Mentok Kangri, located in the Rupshu plateau in Eastern Ladakh, lies south of the village of Korzok and the highest peak of the range is at 6250 metres.

TOP 10 Motorcycle trips for 2018 by Life Away From Life The TOP 10 motorcycle trip would give you an idea about the vast and varied experience Life Away From Life has in motorcycling. #1 RIDE ON THE MOON - Experiential motorcycle trip within Ladakh. Experience the ‘Moon land’, Ladakh on a motorcycle. You would be riding, in and around Leh, through easier and tough terrains, between beautiful valleys and besides stunning lakes.We would stay in Ladakhi homestay, tents and be connected with the locals. This experiential motorcycle trip is to give you a feel of the real Ladakh. more details http://bit.ly/rideonthemoon #2 MEGHALAYA MOTORCYCLE TRIP The roads of Meghayala are a treat to ride on with some stunning landscapes and waterfalls on route most of the times. The route :Guwahati – Shillong – Cherapunjee – Mawlynong – Dawki – Shillong – Guwahati – 481kms approximately over 6 days. more details http://bit.ly/MeghalayaMotorcycleTrip #3 LADAKH MOTORCYCLE TOUR ( Manali to Leh) A bike trip to Ladakh is the most beautiful way of exploring the city. The bike ride will take you to through the highest motorable roads in the world and some amazing valleys, some beautiful rivers and some really quaint villages, that give a glimpse into the local life of people there. more details : http://bit.ly/LadakhMotorcycleTrip #4 KUMAON MOTORCYCLING TRIP The idea is to explore very remote places in the Kumaon Himalayan region of Uttarakhand in India. It’s going to be a 7 day expedition on motorcycles and some real hardcore riding on the hills. more details http://bit.ly/KumaonMotorcycleTrip #5 MOTORCYCLING TRIP TO NAGALAND Nagaland is a considerably unexplored holiday destination as compared to the rest of the country. However, those who have made it vouch for its natural beauty and mesmerising sights. Among other things, most parts of northeast India

TOP 10 Motorcycle trips for 2018

by Life Away From Life

The TOP 10 motorcycle trip would give you an idea about the vast and varied experience Life Away From Life has in motorcycling.

#1 RIDE ON THE MOON – Experiential motorcycle trip within Ladakh.

Experience the ‘Moon land’, Ladakh on a motorcycle.
You would be riding, in and around Leh, through easier and tough terrains, between beautiful valleys and besides stunning lakes.We would stay in Ladakhi homestay, tents and be connected with the locals.

This experiential motorcycle trip is to give you a feel of the real Ladakh.

#3 LADAKH MOTORCYCLE TOUR ( Manali to Leh)

A bike trip to Ladakh is the most beautiful way of exploring the city. The bike ride will take you to through the highest motorable roads in the world and some amazing valleys, some beautiful rivers and some really quaint villages, that give a glimpse into the local life of people there.

#5 MOTORCYCLING TRIP TO NAGALAND

Nagaland is a considerably unexplored holiday destination as compared to the rest of the country. However, those who have made it vouch for its natural beauty and mesmerising sights. Among other things, most parts of northeast India are known for the amazing roads and the landscapes they take you through. In fact, a motorbike ride across the north-eastern states is on the bucket list of almost every biking enthusiast in India

#6 MOTORCYCLE TRIP TO COORG

#7 DANG FOREST MOTORCYCLE TRIP

Join us for an exciting motorcycle trip to the Dang Forest. The Motorcycle trip to Dang Forest in Gujarat from Mumbai is one of the most beautiful short road journeys over the weekend, crossing the state borders 2 times.

#9 The Little Rann of Kutch Motorcycle Trip

The Little Rann of Kutch is rich in biodiversity and is an ecologically important area for wildlife and many local and migratory waterbirds like cranes, ducks, pelicans, flamingos. A motorcycle ride is a treat to the eyes.

TOP 10 Amazing Trips by Life Away From Life 1: Snow Leopard Sighting wildlife trek - Ladakh, India The Snow Leopard trek is a rare opportunity to spot elusive Snow Leopards in the wild. The majority of this trip is based deep in Hemis National Park in Ladakh, with one of the world’s highest concentration of snow leopards. Read more ... 2: Meditation, Yoga & Hiking retreat in Bhutan This Meditation , Yoga & Hiking program is a powerful 7 day retreat in Bhutan, that gives you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. This is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness and enlightenment.Restore your body, mind and soul with yoga, healing foods and holistic therapies, and explore the beauty of this tranquil nation. Read more... 3: Vietnam to Cambodia cycling trip - Vietnam & Cambodia Experience the freedom of cycling, as we make our way through two of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and fascinating countries, and the famous temples of Angkor. From Saigon we head into the Mekong Delta, riding quiet back roads over canals. Our entry into Cambodia is by boat as we head up one of Asia’s great rivers, the Mekong, to Phnom Penh. Cycle on toKampong Thom to visit temples before we head to Siem Reap and more famous temples of Angkor. Read more ... 4: Scuba Diving in Zanzibar - Tanzania The close by Mnemba Atoll is one of the best diving spots in Zanzibar. With warm waters averaging 27C (80F) and good visibility, the waters around the island are awash with colorful marine life. Due to its popular location the fish are used to divers which allows you to get very close and appreciate their beauty. It is a fabulous diving location for experts and

TOP 10 Amazing Trips
by Life Away From Life

1: Snow Leopard Sighting wildlife trek – Ladakh, India

The Snow Leopard trek is a rare opportunity to spot elusive Snow Leopards in the wild. The majority of this trip is based deep in Hemis National Park in Ladakh, with one of the world’s highest concentration of snow leopards.

2: Meditation, Yoga & Hiking retreat in Bhutan

This Meditation , Yoga & Hiking program is a powerful 7 day retreat in Bhutan, that gives you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. This is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness and enlightenment.Restore your body, mind and soul with yoga, healing foods and holistic therapies, and explore the beauty of this tranquil nation.

3: Vietnam to Cambodia cycling trip – Vietnam & Cambodia

Experience the freedom of cycling, as we make our way through two of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and fascinating countries, and the famous temples of Angkor.

From Saigon we head into the Mekong Delta, riding quiet back roads over canals. Our entry into Cambodia is by boat as we head up one of Asia’s great rivers, the Mekong, to Phnom Penh. Cycle on toKampong Thom to visit temples before we head to Siem Reap and more famous temples of Angkor.

4: Scuba Diving in Zanzibar – Tanzania

The close by Mnemba Atoll is one of the best diving spots in Zanzibar. With warm waters averaging 27C (80F) and good visibility, the waters around the island are awash with colorful marine life. Due to its popular location the fish are used to divers which allows you to get very close and appreciate their beauty. It is a fabulous diving location for experts and beginners alike.

5: Ladakh Adventure Trip Ladies Special – Ladakh, India

6: Mt Elbrus mountaineering expedition – Russia

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia.

7: Mt Kilimanjaro mountaineering Expedition – Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct but Kibo, the highest peak, is dormant and could erupt again. The most recent activity was about 200 years ago; the last major eruption was 360,000 years ago.

8: Youth Adventure Camp – Darjeeling, India

Life Away From Life (LAFL) YOUTH ADVENTURE CAMP is our foundation program,designed for both new and returning campers. Get back to your roots and learn the philosophy of living close to nature, wilderness survival, and nurture your connection to the earth. We will explore the surrounding forests, as we discover more about the magical world of nature.

9: Manali to Leh Motorcycle trip – Ladakh , India

This motorcycle Tour comes from our need to experience freedom. Riding a bike with vast stretches of open lands, mountains, and natural beauty everywhere in the horizon is freedom! And Ladakh is such a beautiful, serene and peaceful place that within minutes you’ll forget about everything else and you’ll get imbibed into the spirit of Ladakh!

10: Dang Forest fireflies trip – Gujarat, India

Dang also known as The Dangs, is a district in the state of Gujarat in India. The administrative headquarters of the district are located in Ahwa. Dang is a forest region near Saputara. The gleaming fireflies at night adds a hue to Gujarat’s already colorful lifestyle.

TOP 3 Expeditions by Life Away From Life 2018 1: Mt. Elbrus expedition- Russia. Date: 9th August 2018. Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia. Mount Elbrus – one of the 7 summits, the highest mountain of European continent. Its West summit is 5642 m high, the East one is 21 m shorter – 5621 m. Mt. Elbrus is situated between the Black and the Caspian sea on territory of the Russian Federation, only 20 km from the Georgian border. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano. The last explosion occured about 2000 years ago. The two summits of Elbrus are in fact two craters of volcano. Everywhere on its slopes you can see debris of solidified lava. read more : http://bit.ly/ElbrusExpedition. 2: Mentok Kangri peak expedition, Ladakh - India. Dates: 1st Sept 2018 Mentok is the Tibetan name of a wild flower growing in the Ladakh region during the summer season. Mentok Kangri, located in the Rupshu plateau in Eastern Ladakh, lies south of the village of Korzok and the highest peak of the range is at 6250 metres. It consists of 3 peaks – Menthok 1, Menthok 2 and Menthok 3, which offer some breath-taking and stunning views of the landscapes of Tso Kar and Tso Moriri. We will start the trek from Korzok village and setup our base camp at a height of 5240 metres. Following a day’s rest at the base camp, we will summit Mentok I (6250m). After a long trek to reach the summit, you will be treated with amazing scenes of the Tso Moriri lake and beautiful horizon of snow, clouds and spectacular landscape

TOP 3 Expeditions
by Life Away From Life
2018

1: Mt. Elbrus expedition- Russia.

Date: 9th August 2018.

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, and the tenth most prominent peak in the world. A dormant volcano, Elbrus forms part of the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia, near the border with Georgia.

Mount Elbrus – one of the 7 summits, the highest mountain of European continent. Its West summit is 5642 m high, the East one is 21 m shorter – 5621 m.

Mt. Elbrus is situated between the Black and the Caspian sea on territory of the Russian Federation, only 20 km from the Georgian border. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano. The last explosion occured about 2000 years ago. The two summits of Elbrus are in fact two craters of volcano. Everywhere on its slopes you can see debris of solidified lava.

2: Mentok Kangri peak expedition, Ladakh – India.

Dates: 1st Sept 2018

Mentok is the Tibetan name of a wild flower growing in the Ladakh region during the summer season. Mentok Kangri, located in the Rupshu plateau in Eastern Ladakh, lies south of the village of Korzok and the highest peak of the range is at 6250 metres. It consists of 3 peaks – Menthok 1, Menthok 2 and Menthok 3, which offer some breath-taking and stunning views of the landscapes of Tso Kar and Tso Moriri.

We will start the trek from Korzok village and setup our base camp at a height of 5240 metres. Following a day’s rest at the base camp, we will summit Mentok I (6250m). After a long trek to reach the summit, you will be treated with amazing scenes of the Tso Moriri lake and beautiful horizon of snow, clouds and spectacular landscape all around you.

This trek is not very demanding technically but is quite challenging for adventurous trekkers.

3: Mt Kilimanjaro Expedition – Tanzania

Dates : 14th July 2018 & 15th Sept 2018

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the African continent and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct but Kibo, the highest peak, is dormant and could erupt again. The most recent activity was about 200 years ago; the last major eruption was 360,000 years ago.

About the trek terrain

Mount Kilimanjaro was born from catastrophic movements in the earth’s crust that created the Great Rift Valley. Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most reachable high summits. Most visitors will reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gilman’s point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates.

Adventure Retreats by Life Away From Life LAFL runs life-changing adventure retreats in some of the most iconic and transformational destinations on earth. If you are looking to rekindle you inner fire, reconnect with your passions, and retake control of your life through challenging physical adventures, immersive cultural experiences, and powerful conversations with like-minded travellers - then our Adventures are for you! Explore our different programs options below. You can sign up for one of our set departure programs or create your own customized Adventure Retreat for you and your friends! #1 Meditation, Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Bhutan This Meditation, Yoga & Hiking program is a powerful 7-day retreat in Bhutan that gives you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. This is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness and enlightenment. Restore your body, mind and soul with yoga, healing foods and holistic therapies, and explore the beauty of this tranquil nation. It includes exciting and challenging physical adventures, opportunities for cultural immersion, facilitated group discussions and personal reflection activities, meditation sessions, morning & evening yoga sessions conducted by our experts. The retreat is open to all levels of yoga practitioners including beginners. Read more http://bit.ly/BhutanRetreat #2 Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Coorg, Karnataka, India. This Hiking & Yoga program is a powerful 5 day retreat in Coorg, Karnataka, India, that give you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. It includes exciting and challenging physical adventures, opportunities for cultural immersion, facilitated group discussions and personal reflection activities, optional one-on-one coaching, and optional morning yoga and/or meditation. You’ll explore, make new friends, and reconnect with yourself! Read more : http://www.lifeawayfromlife.com/wordpress/tours/hiking-yoga-retreat-coorg/ WHY LAFL ADVENTURE RETREATS? Travel can be a rewarding

Adventure Retreats by Life Away From Life

LAFL runs life-changing adventure retreats in some of the most iconic and transformational destinations on earth.

If you are looking to rekindle you inner fire, reconnect with your passions, and retake control of your life through challenging physical adventures, immersive cultural experiences, and powerful conversations with like-minded travellers – then our Adventures are for you!

Explore our different programs options below. You can sign up for one of our set departure programs or create your own customized Adventure Retreat for you and your friends!

#1 Meditation, Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Bhutan

This Meditation, Yoga & Hiking program is a powerful 7-day retreat in Bhutan that gives you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. This is the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness and enlightenment. Restore your body, mind and soul with yoga, healing foods and holistic therapies, and explore the beauty of this tranquil nation.

#2 Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Coorg, Karnataka, India.

This Hiking & Yoga program is a powerful 5 day retreat in Coorg, Karnataka, India, that give you a chance to dive deeply into a guided journey of personal exploration and discovery. It includes exciting and challenging physical adventures, opportunities for cultural immersion, facilitated group discussions and personal reflection activities, optional one-on-one coaching, and optional morning yoga and/or meditation.

WHY LAFL ADVENTURE RETREATS?

Travel can be a rewarding and transformational experience.

When you get out of your head, out of your comfort zones, and into the world, amazing things tend to happen: Perspectives shift, creativity is unleashed, and things that once seemed like insurmountable challenges become incredible opportunities for growth.

At LAFL, we leverage the transformational power of travel by combining carefully curated adventures with inspirational and authentic group conversations to give you a truly life-changing experience.

Announcing 3 top short motorcycle trips in the month of November 2017. Motorcycling has been a passion with Life Away From Life. Designing short biking trips , which can fit over the weekends, has been our top interest. here's the top 3 in the month of November 2017: #1 Dang Forest Motorcycle trip - Gujarat The Motorcycle trip to the Dang’s from Mumbai is one of the most beautiful short road journeys over the weekend. The 300 kms one way route passes through teak forests,sugarcane, onion fields, grapes & Strawberry farms, some excellent highways and awesome eateries. when you make it to Dang, you find everything changed in one stroke. The air is cold and misty. The smell is predominantly of the wild. 2 days 1 night Dates : 4th , 11th , 18th , 25th Nov 2017 More details : http://bit.ly/DangMotorcycleTrip #2 Coorg Motorcycle trip - Karnataka The 300 kms one way route passes through teak forests,coffee plantations, some excellent highways and awesome eateries.when you make it to Coorg, you find everything changed in one stroke. The air is cold and misty. The smell is predominantly of coffee, but still with a hint of dried ginger, cardamom and orange in that order. 3 days 2 nights Dates : 3rd , 10th , 17th , 24th Nov 2017 More details : http://bit.ly/BikeToCoorg #3 Kumaon Motorcycle trip - Uttarakhand The idea is to explore very remote places in the Kumaon Himalayan region of Uttarakhand in India. It’s going to be a 7 day expedition on motorcycles and some real hardcore riding on the hills. 7 days 6 nights Dates : 3rd , 10th , 17th , 24th Nov 2017 More details : http://bit.ly/KumaonMotorcycleTrip

Announcing 3 top short motorcycle trips in the month of November 2017.

Motorcycling has been a passion with Life Away From Life.
Designing short biking trips , which can fit over the weekends, has been our top interest.

here’s the top 3 in the month of November 2017:

#1 Dang Forest Motorcycle trip – Gujarat

The Motorcycle trip to the Dang’s from Mumbai is one of the most beautiful short road journeys over the weekend.

The 300 kms one way route passes through teak forests,sugarcane, onion fields, grapes & Strawberry farms, some excellent highways and awesome eateries.
when you make it to Dang, you find everything changed in one stroke. The air is cold and misty. The smell is predominantly of the wild.

#2 Coorg Motorcycle trip – Karnataka

The 300 kms one way route passes through teak forests,coffee plantations, some excellent highways and awesome eateries.when you make it to Coorg, you find everything changed in one stroke. The air is cold and misty. The smell is predominantly of coffee, but still with a hint of dried ginger, cardamom and orange in that order.

Top 3 Most Popular Diwali vacation trips by Life Away From Life Top 3 most popular trips trips suggested by Life Away From life during the diwali vacations of 2017. 1: The Great Indian Desert Trek - Bikaner , Rajasthan, India. The desert, and the act of moving through it, is a wonderful place for cleaning the mind of all our daily thoughts and worries. The desert and its dunes stretch for miles and miles. Then a few more miles before the evening meal, a roaring fire, music, singing and a night under the stars as you have never before seen them. Lying on the dunes, watching the star studded sky, with the chill breeze and a hot cuppa coffee is our idea of spending an evening in the desert. You will return from the desert feeling mentally clean and rested. We would stay in tents in the middle of desert. Join us. more details : http://bit.ly/GreatIndianDeserttrek 2: The Little Rann of Kutch - Kutch , Gujarat, India. The Little Rann of Kutch proudly boasts of being one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India. It sprawls over some 4950 sq ft in area. It is rich in biodiversity and is an ecologically important area for wildlife and many local and migratory waterbirds like cranes, ducks, pelicans, flamingos and land birds like sandgrouse, francolins and the Indian bustards.It is also home to various unique mammals apart from wild ass such as the Indian wolf , desert fox and nilgai. Experience it . more details : http://bit.ly/LittleRannofKutch 3: Motorcycle trip to Coorg- Karnataka, India. Bored on the weekend ?? Nothing to do ?? Join us for an exciting motorcycle trip to Coorg from Bangalore. The Motorcycle trip to Coorg from Bangalore is one of the most beautiful short road journeys over the

Top 3 Most Popular
Diwali vacation trips

by Life Away From Life

Top 3 most popular trips trips suggested by Life Away From life during the diwali vacations of 2017.

1: The Great Indian Desert Trek – Bikaner , Rajasthan, India.

The desert, and the act of moving through it, is a wonderful place for cleaning the mind of all our daily thoughts and worries. The desert and its dunes stretch for miles and miles. Then a few more miles before the evening meal, a roaring fire, music, singing and a night under the stars as you have never before seen them.Lying on the dunes, watching the star studded sky, with the chill breeze and a hot cuppa coffee is our idea of spending an evening in the desert.

2: The Little Rann of Kutch – Kutch , Gujarat, India.

The Little Rann of Kutch proudly boasts of being one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India. It sprawls over some 4950 sq ft in area. It is rich in biodiversity and is an ecologically important area for wildlife and many local and migratory waterbirds like cranes, ducks, pelicans, flamingos and land birds like sandgrouse, francolins and the Indian bustards.It is also home to various unique mammals apart from wild ass such as the Indian wolf , desert fox and nilgai. Experience it .

3: Motorcycle trip to Coorg- Karnataka, India.

Join us for an exciting motorcycle trip to Coorg from Bangalore.
The Motorcycle trip to Coorg from Bangalore is one of the most beautiful short road journeys over the weekend.

The 300 kms one way route passes through teak forests,coffee plantations, some excellent highways and awesome eateries.
when you make it to Coorg, you find everything changed in one stroke. The air is cold and misty. The smell is predominantly of coffee, but still with a hint of dried ginger, cardamom and orange in that order.